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13 Cards in this Set
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Advanced lifesaving procedures, such as cardiac monitoring, administration of IV fluids and medications, and use of advanced airway adjuncts.
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advanced life support (ALS)
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The responsibility of the medical director to ensure that the appropriate medical care standards are met by EMT-Bs on each call.
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quality control
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An EMT who has extensive training in advanced life support, including IV (intravenous) therapy, pharmacology, cardiac monitoring, and other advanced assessment and treatment skills.
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EMT-Paramedic
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A multidisciplinary system that represents the combined efforts of several professionals and agencies to provide prehospital emergency care to the sick and injured.
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emergency medical services (EMS)
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The physician who authorizes or delegates to the EMT the authority to perform medical care in the field.
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medical director
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Comprehensive legislation that is designed to protect individuals with disabilities against discrimination.
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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An EMT who has training in basic emergency care skills, including automated external defibrillation, use of a definitive airway adjunct, and assisting patients with certain medications.
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EMT-Basic
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Physician instructions that are given directly by radio (online/direct) or indirectly by protocol/guidelines (off-line/indirect), as authorized by the medical director of the service program.
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medical control
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An EMS professional who is trained and licensed by the state to provide emergency medical care in the field.
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emergency medical technician (EMT)
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The designated area in which the EMS service is responsible for the provision of prehospital emergency care and transportation to the hospital.
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primary service area (PSA)
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An EMT who has training in specific aspects of advanced life support, such as IV (intravenous) therapy, interpretation of cardiac rhythms and defibrillation, and orotracheal intubation.
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EMT-Intermediate
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The first trained individual, such as a police officer, fire fighter, or other rescuer, to arrive at the scene of an emergency to provide initial medical assistance.
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first responder
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A system of internal and external reviews and audits of all aspects of an EMS system.
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continuous quality improvement (CQI)
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